COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Knowledge and ability to apply arithmetic properties of integers and rational numbers. Math 099, developmental math, is required before enrolling in any other math or statistics course at Louisiana Tech if Math ACT score is less than 18 or Math SAT is less than 430 unless a passing score is achieved on Placement Exam A or college credit has been earned for a math course equivalent to Math 099 or higher.
COURSE GOALS:
To study mathematical concepts to prepare students for College Mathematics. Topics covered include arithmetic operations with real numbers, algebra fundamentals through operations with polynomials, rational expressions, solving linear equations, solving quadratic equations by factoring, solving inequalities, and simplifying radicals.
TEXTBOOK AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
Math 099 Preparation for College Mathematics Louisiana Tech University, by Dugopolski, ALEKS web-based tutorial, and the textbook website, www.mhhe.com/dugopolski.
ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS:
Class attendance will be mandatory. Respectfully pay attention for the entire period. After the third unexcused absence the student will automatically be given a grade of F in the course. Excuses for absences must be submitted within three class days after returning to class and/or school. No excuses will be accepted after that time.
HOMEWORK POLICY:
Homework will be obtained from assignments and the student’s progress with the ALEKS tutorial. ALEKS will be worth a total of 24 points and the assignments will be worth 26 points for a total of 50 points. You will be required to complete 3 hours of ALEKS each week. ALEKS will be taken up each Monday at noon.
If no progress is made and hours are acquired, no credit will be given.
EXAMINATIONS:
| 4 Tests @ 100 points each | 400 |
| Homeworks | 26 |
| ALEKS | 24 |
| 1 Comprehensive Final | 200 |
| Total Points | 650 |
NO CALCULATORS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE TESTS.
GRADE DETERMINATION PROCEDURE:
| S | 60% or higher on the final exam and 70% or higher average overall |
| NC | 60% or higher on the final exam and below 70% average overall |
| NC | Below 60% on the final exam |
| F | More than 3 unexcused absences in the class (This affects your GPA) |
In the event of a question regarding an exam grade or final grade, it will be the responsibility of the student to retain and present graded materials which have been returned for student possession during the quarter.
LATE HOMEWORK/EXAMS MISSED:
No make-ups will be allowed for ALEKS or homework or the final exam. Make-ups will be allowed for exams only in the case of excused absence (a doctor’s excuse or an official university excuse). Make-ups will be another exam or the comprehensive final exam as specified by the instructor.
STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Students needing testing accommodations or classroom accommodations based on a disability must discuss the need with me as soon as possible.